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Thousands of jobs were cut by the Trump administration
The US Health and Human Services (HHS) has said it plans to cut 20,000 jobs as part of an effort to cut $2 trillion in spending over the next 10 years. “This is about getting rid of waste, inefficiency and duplication,” it said. “The American people shouldn’t have to pay for this destruction of our…
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White House response raises confusion about federal funding freeze
The Trump administration has reversed its decision to stop federal funding of aid to healthcare, climate protection and other programs for 30 days. The order was put on hold by a judge after groups including the American Public Health Association sued. The order’s source of authority was not explained, the groups had claimed in their…